• iKON's Koo Jun Hoe in discussion to take on a role in Channel A's new romance drama 'Marry You'

    Reports from January 9 KST say that Koo Jun Hoe of iKON is in talks to be in Channel A's new drama series "Marry You."

    'Marry You' is about a government servant named Jeong Ha Na who is sent to the 'Marriage Morale Promotion Team,' a new group whose job it is to encourage people to get married. The team's job is to help Bong Cheol Hee (played by Lee Yi Kyung) get married.

    People call the show a "matchmaking" story with romantic parts.

    When it was first announced that Lee Yi Kyung would be in the drama, it got a lot of attention.

    Choi Ki Jun is the leader of the Marriage Morale Promotion Team in this drama, and Koo Jun Hoe is in talks to play the part. Jeong Ha Na is a member of this team.

    He would play a strict person who seems to have everything they need, from their job to their attitude, manners, and looks.

    When Koo Jun Hoe first came out as a part of the group iKON in 2015, he had a lot of success with songs like "KILLING ME," "LOVE SCENARIO," and "RHYTHM TA."

    He tried acting for the first time last year in the show "Bo-Ra!"

    Deborah,' which was his first start in the world of TV shows.

    He also showed up in "Twinkling Watermelon" later that same year.

    People are now eagerly anticipating Koo Jun Hoe's return to acting through "Marry You." They are expecting him to give an emotional and captivating performance in the series.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

    On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

    Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

    In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

    Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

    His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

    The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

    Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

    On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

    Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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